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Dublin Tech Week – 22–29 May 2026

In just a few weeks, Dublin will become the epicentre of global innovation as it plays host to the second annual ‘Dublin Tech Week’. After last year’s successful launch ‘Dublin Tech Week’ once again promises to energise the city with the brightest ideas, the boldest technology, and a shared vision for the future.

Running from 22–29 May, this initiative will unite the capital’s top innovators, global tech leaders, creatives, educators, and the wider community through a dynamic mix of over 30 events, spanning everything from AI and cybersecurity to blockchain, smart cities, fintech and beyond.

From flagship conferences like the Dublin Tech Summit in the RDS, the TechFoundHer Summit in the Mansion House, the Enfuse Finals in Wood Quay, Gamerfest in the RDS, a variety of Kids Coding events in Fingal and a number of Smart Dublin Events such as Drones in public service Workshop. There will be something for everyone on a programme that is designed to be as accessible as it is ambitious.

Ross Curley, Head of Economic Development, Dublin City Council & Dublin Regional Place Brand said: “Dublin is one of Europe’s most important tech hubs and a leading smart city. Dublin City Council and the Dublin Regional Brand are proud to once again support Dublin Tech Week showcasing our world-class talent, cutting-edge innovation, and community spirit. Initiatives like this not only highlight our position as a leader in the tech industry but also inspire future innovation, and strengthen our city’s reputation as a forward-thinking, welcoming and thriving destination for local and global business.”

Both the tech and wider community can immerse themselves in topics spanning AI, misinformation and trust, cybersecurity, data visualisation, digital twins, smart cities, women in tech, neuro affirming tech, startup innovation, and the future of European digital policy. Events range from ticketed conferences and summits to free workshops, community meetups, and hands-on sessions for all ages, with booking information provided on each event listing.

All of this is made possible by a powerful coalition of partners and stakeholders across Dublin’s ecosystem, including: Dublin City Council, Smart Dublin, Dublin Chamber, the Dublin City Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, Dublin Convention Bureau, the ADAPT Centre at Trinity College, TU Dublin, DCU: Innovate, Dogpatch Labs, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Regional Skills Dublin, Tech Ireland, Blockchain Ireland and Bitcoin Ireland.

Together, they’re helping to build a platform for discovery, investment, talent, and community impact that will reverberate long after the week finishes.

‘Dublin Tech Week‘ is open to all. Explore the full programme and get involved at dublintechweek.com

Esri Ireland is working with TU Dublin to inspire prospective third-level students to pursue a career in geographic science

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is working with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) to inspire prospective third-level students to pursue a career in GIS.

GIS is a technology that creates, analyses, and maps all types of location-based data. A degree in Geospatial Surveying opens the door to work in almost every industry and there are exciting jobs in retail, government, engineering, conservation, renewable energy, architecture, space exploration and even the gaming, film and entertainment industries. GIS isn’t just for geographers. The technology can be used to build interactive web or smartphone apps, integrated with emerging new artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, or used for awe-inspiring 3D visualisations and virtual reality.

In TU Dublin, students have access to Esri’s innovative digital mapping system, ArcGIS Pro, through the BSc in Geospatial Surveying (Geographic Science). Esri Ireland is also spearheading a new mentoring and executive coaching programme as part of the course, to help final year students prepare themselves for working life and growing their careers.

The use of location-based information has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to a global shortage of people with GIS skills. This course has been designed to provide hands-on experience, where students use Topcon surveying equipment to collect data and Esri’s GIS system to analyse and understand that data. The Geospatial Surveying course at TU Dublin has a 100% employment record because graduates enter the workforce with the valuable skills employers are looking for.

CAO applicants can change their course choices free of charge until Saturday 1st July.